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Haley
Recreation Therapist And Writer
Recreation Therapist And Writer
5 Ways to Honor Residents by Validating Their Past
Haley has submitted a new article: 5 Ways To Honor Residents By Validating Their Past
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7 years ago
Songs for Seniors Quiz
This is truly FANTASTIC!! You certainly did a serious amount of work and I for one totally appreciate your efforts. I only work part time but I try to incorporate music as much as possible as we all d...
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Natalie
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Hi everyone
I'm after help! I start as an activities coordinator on Tuesday, I have never worked in care or had a job like this before, there is only 12 residents, some with dementia, there doesn't...
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Christine
Activities Co-ordinator
Activities Co-ordinator
Hi - I'm trying to find a printable weekly activities calendar that I can add pictures etc. Tried a few files but can't seem to get a weekly one.
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Nikunj
Rehabilitation specialist
Rehabilitation specialist
Hi
I am looking to receive details on activities that can be done with elderly suffering from complete sensory loss. (altered sensorium)
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Megan
Manager
Manager
We at Actionmarguerite enjoy the content, ideas and easy use of the site in general. Thank you for such amazing ideas!
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7 years ago
Bucket Toss Game
Thank you so much for the ideas .I've also done 3 fishing rods made fish put nos on them plus some extra with questions to make it a bit more enjoyable x
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Jenny
Personal Carer
Personal Carer
Hi, I would like some ideas for a gentleman that is bedridden, he has a progressive brain disease which has created Dementia. Because we spend 24 hr round the clock assistance I would like some ideas...
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Donnette
Activities
Activities
How to Decrease Problem Behaviors
Thank you for this article. Our staff is having a hard time coping with some negative behaviors. This can help us.
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karen
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
Festive Wall Art Craft
Hi, I recently made the Easter bunnies with this activity, To see the shape more clearly I trimmed the curled paper down. The heart shape would be fine with the original instructions. The bunnies are...
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Claudia
Therapeutic Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation
How to Start a New Resident Welcome Program
I love this idea seems so welcoming.
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Jenny
Personal Carer
Personal Carer
Sensory Pouches for Dementia Care
I am looking for more ideas for a client that is bed ridden, dementia doesn't speak, I'm going to try the sensory pouches, memory box, he is 24/7 care, ideas would grately apprciaged
Many thanks J...
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Jenny
Personal Carer
Personal Carer
Sensory Pouches for Dementia Care
I would like to try these as well, I have a man with progressive brain disease and has caused dementia, he is bed ridden and we have so much time with him I would like to find things to stimulate him...
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Debbylynn
Activity Assistant
Activity Assistant
Solve the Riddles #2
thank you for the Find The Middle Word that Links the other two. the Anagrams. the Words that Begin With.....puzzles They are All Hits with my Residents!!! you Help me sooo much Every Day!!!
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Sing-Along with Picture Cards
Well done girls! Lots of ideas!
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Mary
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
Family Matters Crossword
Very much enjoying being a member of Golden Carers
Played Easter bingo today which was a great success, a resident living with dementia got very emotional because they had such a lovely time .
You a...
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Sue
Lifestyle Lead
Lifestyle Lead
Majority of the home is nursing and dementia. For most of the day residents are asleep. Any suggestions for activities and anything that will keep them awake? I am finding this increasingly difficul...
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ROBYN
LIFESTYLE ASST
LIFESTYLE ASST
Old Wives Tales #1 - True or False?
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE QUIZZES OUR RESIDENTS ENJOY THEM SO MUCH
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Joanne
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Songs for Seniors Quiz
I have just copied and pasted the songs from google so have no idea if they are copyright issues, I have only printed them for my facility, my apologies if any issues occur.
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Clare
Retired
Retired
We are having the nursery children joining us for a 30 minutes of our session after our Easter Service .The room will be quite crowded! Has anyone got any ideas for songs or activities on Easter or S...
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Abbey
Recreational Activities Officers
Recreational Activities Officers
How to Start a New Resident Welcome Program
Wow all fantastic ideas, I will be printing off and take to our next meeting to share with the team. It can be so hard doing the required admission asking so many questions these are great ideas to im...
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
Gelli Print Art
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Print making
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
Handmade Scented Soaps
The quality of ingredients is important. Loafs of goat milk soap is available online and can be melted in a glass meaduring cup. Be aware of essential oils, using the purest forms. Different oils have...
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Debbie
Activity Director
Activity Director
How to Start a New Resident Welcome Program
I am an activity director at an adult day center, we have people for 4 to 8 hours with different stages of dementia, we play many activities we stay busy all day really no down time , I go through...
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
Turntable Record Playing
We have played records, and while listening, on a 12 x 12 piece of paper we have designed our own interpretation of the record cover. These can then be framed in 12 x 12 scrapbook frames.
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Debbie
Activity Director
Activity Director
Book Fruit Salad
I need a bit more info on how this is played pkease!
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Liz
Activities Cordinator
Activities Cordinator
Words starting with O Quiz
Love this and can't wait to use it..
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Nathan
Life Enrichment Director
Life Enrichment Director
Colour by Dice Game
I would love to get the rabbit picture as well!
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Carole
Chairperson
Chairperson
Poems for Tea Lovers
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: National Tea Day - 21 April 2019
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7 years ago
10 Spiritual Activities for people with Alzheimer's Disease
Great site! FYI, I'm a nondenominational chaplain with a ministry to elders with Alzheimer's and dementia. I've been working on creating free resources for caregivers and family members to meet elders...
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Haley
Recreation Therapist And Writer
Recreation Therapist And Writer
How to Start a New Resident Welcome Program
Haley has submitted a new article: How To Start A New Resident Welcome Program
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7 years ago
Songs for Seniors Quiz
Thank you for all your hard work. This is an excellent resource. I trust there will be no copyright issues with reprinting.
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Debbie
Activity Director
Activity Director
Egg Carton Bingo
Yes I would like photo of egg cup board also.
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Domenica
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Thankyou thankyou thankyou,your team are just amazing.
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Wendy
Activity Assistant
Activity Assistant
Bird Seed Wreath
We did a similar project using large tree cones with a loop of string attached at the top, a mixture of peanut butter and lard that the clients jammed into the cones with plastic knives. Then they rol...
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Fair Haven
Aged Care
Aged Care
Active Monopoly
Hi Karen, Thank you so much for sharing this idea. I did some modifying and typed up all my own cards to reflect our local streets and the residents and family thought it was absolutely fabulous. We h...
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7 years ago
Colour by Dice Game
Where can I get the Easter rabbit picture you show and template for the dice .
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Joanne
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
ANZAC Day Picture Bingo
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: ANZAC Day Picture Bingo
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Julie
Volunteer
Volunteer
Capitals of the World Crossword
Our clients love all the quizzes and crosswords you’ve provided - can’t thank you enough!
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Ann
Activity Manager Assistant
Activity Manager Assistant
4 Creative Activity Programming Ideas Residents will Love
I have just joined, and there is so much information. It is amazing and so very needed.
I have been in the field for many years, but find i need to refresh my ways.
This is the answer! Thank-You s...
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Gail
Carer/Activity coordinator
Carer/Activity coordinator
Find The Hidden Objects - Library
These are brilliant, I'm going to try them with my group next week .
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Lisa
Activities for Seniors
Activities for Seniors
Words starting with O Quiz
I don't know how you all keep up the superior work! Thank you 1000 times over.
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